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Tank L.C. Large
Part of Cartier's 100th Anniversary Tank releases is the "Large", which is not so large. In a nod to the first Tanks this one is 33.7mm in height. It's slightly larger than the L.C. that had been gin the catalog before the XL. The XL, released in 2012, is 40mm-more suited to modern tastes, presumably. However, and my wrist is not small, I think this size sits better on the wrist (my wrist) than the 40; especially so since the case is flat.
(I allowed it some gin.)
The guilloche dial returns with this model, and it retains the beaded crown-traditional to the Tank when many other Cartier's changed to a faceted, and flatter, crown.
The caseback is solid, as it traditionally has been. So we can't see the movement-an in-house 8971MC hand wound affair.
All in all this "Large" Tank is a very fitting 100th Anniversary watch. Cartier got this right.
Cheers.
Tank L.C. Large
Part of Cartier's 100th Anniversary Tank releases is the "Large", which is not so large. In a nod to the first Tanks this one is 33.7mm in height. It's slightly larger than the L.C. that had been gin the catalog before the XL. The XL, released in 2012, is...
My pleasure dear Mike
I think you could (should?) add a Cartier Tank Basculante in steel (or gold why not) to your collection. But the rarest one with a see through back 😉 Here’s mine I unfortunately sold. Best wishes Alkiro ...
I have considered this watch a great deal.
Saw a gold one-CPCP-and fell in love. Maybe...
Unfortunately, it’s not a LE if I’m right but this specific reference (with a see through back) has only been made for the French market to my knowledge
If you check well known selling watch websites, you won’t find a lot of this one (both in steel and yellow gold) compared to the other Tank Basculante references. Best wishes Alkiro
Yes, I know! :-)
I have been trying to find out more information on this rare tank basculante but there has been little written on it. And if it was only for the French market, better still - more rare and collectible!! I love the tank basculante with the exception of the...
I agree with you about the crown. It is hard to manipulate and breakable (I heard several issues about it).
The FP mouvement is a very thin one and nicely embellished here with the Cartier monogram. It’s a very cool little watch for me. I prefer the steel version rather than the yellow gold one (too formal for me). Well, I wish you a good hunt now 😉 Best wishes...
Cartier got this one very right
it looks great on your wrist and I am very glad that there finally is a new and excellent Tank Louis Cartier in the collection again. GEO
Thanks, Blomman.
I was going to say I'm trying to catch up but that would futile! Happy you like it.
I am the one needing to catch up!
I have not a single Cartier in my collection.... Best Blomman
Then take a look.
Many beauties, and many classics of design. Santos-Dumont; Tonneau; Tortue; many different Tanks. A million to choose from.
A very fitting watch for sure!
An excellently sized for you, too! Really like these classically interpreted Tanks without a date. Congratulations!